, a specialist in information logistics and data networking, purchased Digitale Medien Systeme AG (DMS), based in Basle, Switzerland. The deal was concluded through its Swiss subsidiary company redtoo ag (formerly Edifact AG). With effect from December 22, 2000 100% of DMS shares were acquired.

Founded in 1994, DMS AG specializes in the design, integration and migration of communication and information technologies for medium-sized and large companies. In doing so, the company relies on products manufactured by well known partners, such as Compaq, CISCO, Microsoft, etc. DMS AG's contract portfolio includes the development and realization of a web-based management information platform at F. Hofmann-La Roche AG, the design of a public key infrastructure at Norvartis International AG as well as the integration and opera-tion of a multi-vendor storage platform at Norvartis Pharma AG. Enterprises such as Crédit Suisse First Boston, Rivella AG and National Music Publisher Association are also among the client list of the Swiss-based IT specialist.

Successive high gains in turnover and continuing profit performances have been characterizing DMS AG's positive business trend since the company's launch.

'With the takeover of DMS AG, caatoosee is advancing along its strategic path to cover the whole value-added chain in the information-logistics sector', explains Guido Alt, CEO of , the company's latest acquisition. 'DMS AG is delivering a considerable contribution towards the merging of the online world with the single goods-economy and in Philipp Oser we are strengthened by an excellent manager and expert'.

Philipp Oser, DMS AG's CEO and future board member of redtoo ag, regards the IT infrastructure as a key element of any solution in the fields of data networking, goods control systems and online platforms. The design, development, integration and operation of complex (multi-vendor) infrastructures complete redtoo ag's service portfolio.

, which has been listed on the 'Neuer Markt' since September 20, 2000 [Security ID Number ] is an information logistics and data networking specialist, linking enterprises, markets, and media. caatoosee organizes, connects and markets vertical platforms for installation and expansion of networks inside and outside of a corporation. caatoosee supports this by offering information and business services on these platforms. 's global activities are reaching across several locations in Europe, the United States, and Asia. Additionally, caatoosee supplements its own portfolio of services through numerous joint ventures, holdings, and strategic partnerships.